How to pronounce bussing
Say it like BUHS-ing. Bussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bussing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bussing
American and British speakers say bussing in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-ing.
What does bussing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bus How to pronounce bus
- present participle and gerund of buss How to pronounce buss
- Alternative spelling of busing.
Questions about saying bussing
How do you pronounce bussing?
Say BUHS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bussing?
Bussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bussing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.